Travelpack

Highlights: Kathmandu • Chitwan • Pokhara • Nagarkote • Kathmandu

Departure dates from the UK are
01 Feb 2021
01 Mar 2021
05 Apr 2021
03 May 2021
31 May 2021
05 Jul 2021
02 Aug 2021
06 Sep 2021
04 Oct 2021
01 Nov 2021
06 Dec 2021
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Itinerary:

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Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu (Dinner)
Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet and greet at the airport. Traditional flower garland welcome. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel Tibet or similar

Day 02: Tour of Kathmandu, Swoyambhunath & Bodhnath (Breakfast, Dinner)
Morning, visit the old Kathmandu city with its stone-paved lanes, colorful bazaars, the Temple of the Living Goddess - Kumari who is considered to be the incarnation of the "Virgin Goddess". The old Durbar Square consists of the old palace and innumerable temples of different architecture. Further, visit the Hanuman Dhoka Palace and its museum which has now been opened to the public. The temples, shrines, and different sections of the palace are contributions of various dynasties over centuries and epitomize the religious and cultural life of the people. Continue to Swoyambhunath stupa, situated west of Kathmandu. It is a 2500 years old Buddhist stupa located atop of green hillock with the eyes of Buddha painted on its pinnacle overlooking the righteous behavior of the valley inhabitants. Around the stupa are hung multi-colored prayer flags whose every flutter releases holy prayers to heaven. Afternoon, drive to Bodhnath. It is the biggest stupa in Nepal and is located on flat land. This Stupa, set in a pattern of a "Mandala" is encircled by houses and monasteries where Rinpoches (enlightened Buddhist monks) reside. Around the base of this strikingly enormous and simple stupa is a ring of 108 images of the Buddha and 147 insets containing prayer wheels. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel Tibet or similar

Day 03: Tour of twin villages “Bungamati & Khokana”, Patan city & Sankhamul temples (Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, drive to the south of the valley to Bungamati; the winter home of Lord Rato Machhendranath - the protector God of Patan. Within the temple complex see the image of Bhairav covered by a fearsome mask. Bungamati is a village of expert wood-carvers. Walk up to visit the shrine of Karya Binayak. The Karya Binayak temple is located between the two villages “Bungamati & Khokana”. Walk further to Khokana, a farmers’ village. At Khokana ancient oil presses can be seen at work in village houses.

Afternoon visit Patan city, also known as Lalitpur or the "city of beauty". Patan, the oldest city of the valley is the cradle of arts and architecture. It is well known for its intricately carved temples, narrow lanes, and quaint shops. See the intricately stone-carved Krishna Mandir (temple), Patan Durbar Square, and Hiranyavarna Mahavihar (golden temple). Later, walk down to the Sankhamul temple complex by the Bagmati river. Dinner & Overnight at Hotel Tibet or similar

Day 04: Drive Kathmandu / Chitwan (5hrs) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Chitwan. Upon arrival, you will be received by jungle naturalists and check-in at the resort. Lunch in the dining complex. Late afternoon, undertake elephant back safari to see the various wildlife in Chitwan including the great one-horned Rhinoceros, the Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, several species of Deer, the Rhesus Monkey, black-faced Langur, and if you are lucky; the spotted Himalayan Leopard and the Royal Bengal Tiger. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Maruni Sanctuary Lodge or similar

Day 05: Chitwan (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Early morning, Nature walk and Bird watching tour escorted by a wildlife expert. After breakfast, canoe ride to see fish-eating crocodiles and freshwater alligators. Afternoon, Tharu tribe village visit. Evening, Tharu stick dance performed by local Tharu tribals. Lunch, Dinner & Overnight at Maruni Sanctuary Lodge or similar

Day 06: Drive Chitwan / Pokhara (5-6 hrs). Afternoon tour of Pokhara. (Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, check out of your resort and drive through a scenic mountain highway to the picturesque Pokhara valley. The Pokhara valley is one of the most picturesque spots of Nepal and offers a spectacular panorama of Nepal’s central Himalayas with Annapurna I and III, Machapuchare, and Manaslu dominating the skyline. Upon reaching Pokhara, continue with a sightseeing tour of Pokhara city and its colorful bazaars. Visit the Phewa lakeside with its rows of restaurants, bars, souvenir shops, etc; the tour also includes Bindvabashini temple and Davis fall. After the visit, drive to Begnas bazaar. Transfer to The Begnas Lake Resort by Shikara boat (25mins ride). Dinner & Overnight at Begnas Lake Resort

Day 07: Hike to Simaldanda & Pacchbhaiya (Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, take a narrow trail winding through bushes and Hazelnut trees ascending slowly to Chyaan Danda before reaching a small village bazaar. From here follow a dirt road west till you reach a narrow path-breaking off towards the densely forested Rupakot area. Walk along the hill ridge to reach a secluded settlement perched on a spur overlooking the Rupa lake and the dense forests surrounding it. This little village consists of rows of clean mud and stone houses inhabited by people belonging to the ethnic Gurung hill tribe. Most of the village men are either soldier drafted to serve in the British army or the Indian army where the average salaries are handsome. Some others are either farmers or live off fishing in the nearby lakes. Visit the village coffee plantation where coffee is farmed and processed using old organic methods. You may try the various coffees on offer and purchase your own preferred flavor. Further, visit the Deurali temple where villagers come to have their wishes fulfilled. Higher up along this trail is Begnaskote, an old military lookout dating back a couple of centuries when local Rajahs needed to defend their small kingdoms.
Dinner & Overnight at Begnas Lake Resort

Day 08: Hike to Begnaskote (4-5hrs) (Breakfast, Dinner)
After an early breakfast, walk steadily north gaining a slight altitude through Begnas village, a spread out spectacle of clean mud houses and terraced fields. Higher up is Begnas Maidan, an open meadow perched on a hilltop from where one can have the most spectacular mountain views sweeping from east to west in a vast snowy expanse; Manaslu (8156m) the entire Annapurna massif with such prominent peaks as Annapurna II (7937m), Annapurna III & IV as well as Mt. Macchapuchare (6993m) and weather permitting, the distant Dhaulagiri (8167m) in the far west. Further, visit the Deurali temple where villagers come to have their wishes fulfilled. Higher up along this trail is Begnaskote, an old military lookout dating back a couple of centuries when local Rajahs needed to defend their small kingdoms. Walk down the hill along with stone steps to your resort.

Afternoon, relax by the poolside or enjoy an Ayurvedic massage (optional). Dinner & Overnight at Begnas Lake Resort

Day 09: Drive Pokhara / Kathmandu / Nagarkot (6-7hrs) (Breakfast, Dinner)
After breakfast, check out of your resort and drive back to Kathmandu retracing the same highway. Drive further to Nagarkot, one of the best vantage points to view the peaks (weather permitting) Dinner & Overnight at The Fort Resort or similar

Day 10: Drive Nagarkot/Telkote. Walk to Changunarayan. Tour of Bhaktapur (Breakfast, Dinner)
Early morning sunrise view from the hotel (on own). After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Drive down to Telkote. From Telkote, walk along the narrow village trails to Changunarayan (approx 2-3 hrs walk). Changunarayan is the lavishly decorated two-tiered temple which is considered to be the oldest temple of the valley.

In the afternoon, drive to Bhaktapur and explore this interesting town also known as the "city of devotees", the home of medieval art and architecture and a classic showcase of medieval Nepalese town life. Entering the Durbar Square through the Royal Gate, the sparseness of the temple is immediately apparent, compared to the profusion in the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu and Patan cities. Visit the main square which contains innumerable temples and other architectural showpieces: the Lion Gate, a statue of Bhupatendra Malla, the Palace of 55 windows, Bell of the barking dogs, the Batsala temple & the Nyatapola temple. After the visit, drive back to Kathmandu. Evening, drive to a nice Nepali restaurant for a traditional dinner accompanied with folk dance performance Overnight at Hotel Tibet or similar

Day 11: Departure transfer (Breakfast)
Transfer to the airport in time to connect your outbound flight.

Nepal Visa: Guests can obtain a Nepal visa at Kathmandu airport upon arrival. They will have to fill the visa application form available at the immigration counter and submit the same to the concerned authority along with 1 passport-sized photograph and a visa fee of cash US$ 30 per person.

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